Darryl's Learning and Professional Journey

Founder, Train4NOW | Study4NOW

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Vocational education and training specialist with more than twenty-five years across the VET government sector and private registered training organisation delivery. Deep command of RTO compliance, ASQA standards, Training and Assessment Strategies, unit and qualification mapping, and government funding under HACC and community services. Founder of an AI-assisted VET and workplace training platform that turns complex compliance rules into working systems. Combines regulatory rigour with inclusive, evidence-based learning design. Live platform: www.train4now.com.

KEY EXPERTISE

VET & RTO compliance , ASQA Standards for RTOs (2015 and 2025), audit readiness, self-assurance, AVETMISS reporting.

Training & assessment , Training and Assessment Strategies (TAS), unit and qualification mapping, validation, recognition of prior learning.

Government funding & standards , HACC and community services funding, funding submissions, sector standards.

Trainer and assessor capability , credential standing and supersession, competency-based assessment.

AI-assisted learning and compliance technology , domain rules turned into working software, dependable AI output under strict compliance and privacy controls.

Inclusive learning design , evidence-based, neurodiverse-first interactive learning.

Leadership and community services , team leadership, caseload management, multi-disciplinary community health.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Savili Maiava & Darryl Scott Pty Ltd2005 - Present

Chief Executive Officer

Established 12 May 2005 as a government funding and standards consultancy in community services, now the umbrella company for training, hospitality, and education technology ventures.

Study4NOW / Train4NOW (2024 - Present) , founder and product lead of an AI-assisted VET and workplace training platform. Designed a VET compliance system aligned to the 2025 Standards for RTOs: unit extraction and mapping, TAS build, and trainer and assessor credential checking. Built interactive, neurodiverse-first learning activities and a business capability evaluation method. Directed AI build tools under strict compliance and privacy rules.

The Edge Marina, Samoa (2012 - Present) , managed bar, restaurant, and POS/IT systems; developed database systems and a website; built online hospitality and community services training with AI assistance for learners with learning disabilities.

Government Funding & Standards Consultancy (2005) , advised community services organisations on government funding and standards; worked across the HACC scheme; established VET training in aged care in Brisbane under HACC.

Community Services Institute of Training Pty Ltd2008 - 2019

Executive Director & Teacher, Private RTO. Active from 28 October 2008; withdrew in June 2019 (sold my share), eleven years.

Oversaw RTO compliance: ASQA, AVETMISS, and Queensland education reporting.

Delivered Certificate III to Diploma training in community services, disability, and mental health.

Developed policies aligned with government Acts and international law.

Led social research and strategic planning in the disability sector.

Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE2000 - 2010

Teacher, Community Services TAFE, VET government sector, ten years.

Designed curriculum frameworks and competency-based assessments.

Delivered training programs and student evaluations.

Queensland Health , Beenleigh Community Health Centre1995 - 2000

HACC Coordinator

Coordinated HACC (Home and Community Care) services at the Beenleigh community health centre.

Managed staff and a client caseload across aged care, disability, and carers.

Delivered services under government funding, meeting HACC and health sector standards.

Worked within a multi-disciplinary community health team.

EARLIER ROLES

Personal Support Program Coordinator, Red Hill Paddington Community Centre (2004 - 2006).

Harm Reduction Worker, Queensland Health, Biala Needle Exchange (2004 - 2005).

Disability Employment Consultant, Options Community Enterprises (2003).

Education Officer, Queensland AIDS Council, Education Prevention Unit (2001 - 2003).

Tutor, Social Policy, University of Queensland (2000 - 2003).

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Education (in progress, 2025 - 2026), Flinders University , completed topic Educational Practice and Technology (EDUC8907), High Distinction (2025). Field of study: research, disability, AI and education.

Diploma of Creative Arts (Game Design), JMC Academy , 2024.

Graduate Certificate in Information Technology, Deakin University , 2024.

Bachelor of Applied Science (Architecture Science, one unit), Curtin University , 2021.

Bachelor of Psychology (two units), Australian Catholic University , 2010.

Bachelor of Social Work, Charles Sturt University , 2004 - 2006.

Graduate Certificate in Social Research, University of Queensland , 1996 - 1997.

Bachelor of Arts (Modern Asian Studies, Sociology), Griffith University , 1992 - 1995.

VOCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Training and assessment , Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAA40104, 2008), Certificate IV in Workplace Training (1999), Workplace Assessor (1998).

Community services diplomas (2008) , Community Welfare, Youth Work, Disability, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Employment Services, Case Management, Community Development, and Community Services Management.

Further , Certificate IV in Mental Health, non-clinical (2008); Diploma in Community Services (2003); Certificate IV in Frontline Management (2000); Master Barista & Mixologist Training, New York Bartending School (2014).

SELECTED AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Queensland Police Service Award for Excellence in Crime Prevention (2007).

Community Action Network Award (2007), establishing Walksafe as a registered not-for-profit.

Founder, Walksafe, Queensland Anti-Violence Inc., with Queensland Police and Fortitude Valley businesses.

Established the Hospitality & Community Health Institute of Training, Samoa.

High-performance teaching rating, Yeronga Institute of TAFE.

PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH

Queensland Health & Wellbeing Research (2003); Valley Safe Walksafe Research (2004); Sexuality & Gender Identity Training for Health Professionals (2005); HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C & Sexual Health training for Queensland staff (2006); Building Partnership Report with Queensland Police & the Community (2007).